Kentucky.

[Thomas]

Mrs. and I looking at Kentucky when I retire.
What part of Kentucky do you recommend... 2000sq. ft. home,1 acre + land,near city or well develop town,decent wage,less chance facing tornado.

 

[Alan W.]

1. Anyplace but around me
2. Tornado a crap shoot anywhere
3. Need to know occupation looking for
4. Size of town ya want to be near
5. Lots of fine places to choose from.
6. Be glad to help ya anyway I can.

 

[pburchett]

I would look towards Bowling Green KY

Good track of land below. I know the owner personally and can get u a 33% discount.
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sa...46454,-84.791365_rect/12_zm/1_fr/?view=public

 

[Sigarms]

Just got to ask, why Kentucky? Tennesse or North or South Carolina out of the pic?

If I had to to it all over again, probably look at either Tennessee or the western part of South Carolina.

 

[QRTRHRS]

After first looking at property in Tenn, my wife and I ended up in KY after we started getting emails from United Country realtors. We thought that the prices were a bit less for more home and land.

While we have had a couple of EF1 and EF2 tornadoes in our area of south central KY, mostly it seems like the worst weather tracks along the Ohio river area or to our south in Tenn. So, look for a home with a basement. Also, do get a good inspection including radon before your purchase. Zoning and codes can be non existent.

Wages will be commensurate with taxes. I am not sure about all KY counties but mine bases property taxes off of the property purchase price. There is no vehicle inspection but there is a yearly luxury tax when you register. But then gas is reasonable as are registration fees in general. There is no SS or pension tax. In spite of what you may read about our health rating, I find the health care to be excellent. While water and air do play a role, it is more likely to be lifestyle that contributes. No place is an island, there are drug and related crime issues. On the other hand, you need not be afraid to defend what is yours.

Check out KentuckyLiving.com for articles around the state about anything and everything. Like already mentioned, let us know what your work, interests, etc. are. United Country and as mentioned, Zillow are good places to start property searches. Also, look into any county that may seem of interest.

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

I live in Tennessee but not too far from KY. I second the idea of Bowling Green being a good choice of an area to consider. Good size town with most amenities. Close enough to Nashville if you occasionally want a big city experience. Western KY University in BG. Good luck with your move a nd welcome to the south y'all.

 

[Gunny]

There are lots of areas that would be suitable and within an hours drive time of the major cities in the the state (if access to large cities is a requirement). I agree that further south of the Ohio River would get one out of the main weather pattern.

South of Louisville - south or west of Lexington - around the Frankfort area, Bowling Green, etc. The interstate highways are laid out pretty good for commuting. Great medical facilities in those areas also.

Land near Lexington or between Lexington and Frankfort is very expensive - because of the horse farms.

If me, I'd start by considering a 60 mile radius of the larger cities. Somewhere south of Bowling Green would also give close access to Nashville.

Concerning tornadoes - I'm located right along the Ohio River and the last tornado we had was April 1974 - don't remember every having any in this area prior to that.

 

[wngsprd]

Thomas, good luck with your search. Unless you're set on Kentucky, consider Virginia, too...we could both be out feeding the critters.

 

[Thomas]

wngsprd
Thomas, good luck with your search. Unless you're set on Kentucky, consider Virginia, too...we could both be out feeding the critters.
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Virginia also top of the list... mountain section.

 

[Thomas]

Thanks all for the imput...going to need lot lantern oil doing research.